Voronezh, Voronezh, Russian Federation
UDC 669
The article analyzes modern approaches to the creation of polymer composite materials using metallurgical slags as secondary raw materials. The evolution of attitudes towards technogenic waste is considered: from an environmental threat to a valuable resource for the «green» economy. Based on the analysis of scientific research, the patterns of the influence of the chemical and fractional composition of slags (blast furnace, converter, electric arc furnace) on the physical and mechanical properties of composites are revealed. It is shown that the incorporation of slags into polymer matrices allows not only to dispose of millions of tons of waste, but also to reduce energy consumption for material production by replacing primary raw materials and reducing waste storage costs. The strategic solution proposed is the transition to the principles of industrial symbiosis, where metallurgical waste becomes a raw material for the production of energy-efficient construction and technical materials. The conclusion emphasizes the need to combine scientific research, industrial potential, and state support to form low-waste production cycles.
metallurgical slags, polymer composites, energy efficiency, waste recycling, resource conservation, circular economy, «green» materials
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